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Edith Roosevelt has traveled to Tampa to see the regiment, including Colonel Roosevelt, off to Cuba. He notes that they will have to leave eight troops behind but he is proud to be part of such an eager group and he is very busy. He is most pleased with the way John Jacob Astor has risen to this challenge.
1898-06-07
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt makes lunch and dinner plans for his upcoming visit to the home of his sister, Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
1898
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt offers to take “young Tudor” on as a trooper, provided he passes the appropriate examination and understands the reality of the life. He asks his sister, Anna Roosevelt Cowles, to pass along that message and tells her he is happy that she is reunited with her husband.
1898
Theodore Roosevelt shares his growing fondness for William Sheffield Cowles, suggests plans for their upcoming visit, and notes that Alice Roosevelt is still excited about her recent time with Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
1898
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt writes about Edith Roosevelt’s critical condition and recent surgery; while she is in great pain, the doctors are optimistic about her recovery. Roosevelt discourages Anna Roosevelt Cowles from visiting, as there are many family friends present and there is little she could do for Edith.
1898
Governor Roosevelt writes about his recent visit to the White House and his hopes for President McKinley’s policy decisions. Roosevelt is finding it difficult to enjoy his vacation because of the amount of work facing him as governor, but he is very happy to hold the office.
1899-07-12
Governor Roosevelt thanks Anna Roosevelt Cowles for the gift of the silver strap. He shares how much he misses William Sheffield Cowles, Jr. and tells her about his vacation, which he is spending mostly outdoors.
1899-11-03
Governor Roosevelt forwards two cables he received from Lady Randolph Churchill and explains the circumstances under which he received them.
1899-11-05
Governor Roosevelt gives Anna Roosevelt Cowles his great thanks for her valuable Christmas gifts and shares details about his family’s activities on the day. He is pleased that everyone is healthy and although he is working hard, he is happy. He also discusses the war in South Africa briefly.
1899-12-27
Theodore Roosevelt is beginning to plan the organization of a division of the military and has directed mailed applications and letters accordingly. He updates Anna Roosevelt Cowles on Archibald Roosevelt and Quentin Roosevelt at Plattsburg, and discusses his frustration with President Wilson and the recent Republican National Convention.
1916-07-23
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt updates Anna Roosevelt Cowles on the family’s health and activities, including how his new son Quentin Roosevelt is fitting in with his siblings.
1897-11-29
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt sends papers from Mr. Stevens as he requested, saying they are of genealogical interest.
1897-11-30
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt asks Anna Roosevelt Cowles to purchase a particular vase from Tiffany’s for Nannie Lodge as a gift from him. He is working on his report on the personnel bill.
1897-12-17
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt arranges guests for lunch and dinner on an upcoming visit to see Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
1897-12-31
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt thanks Anna Roosevelt Cowles for the book and shares details about his Christmas with his family. The vase for Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge was exactly as he wished.
1897
Plans for Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt’s upcoming visit to the Cowles’s house may change because Anna Roosevelt Cowles might have to travel to see her husband. Roosevelt is concerned about Bob’s health.
1897
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt updates Anna Roosevelt Cowles on Edith Roosevelt’s serious illness. The doctors are considering an operation but hope that it can be avoided.
1897
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt describes Edith Roosevelt’s first steps toward recovery from her very serious illness, which may have been typhoid fever.
1897
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to ask whether Senator Lodge could stay with the Cowles family for two or three nights while in New York City.
1897
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt notifies Anna Roosevelt Cowles that his aide will be visiting her soon. He also describes the serious health conditions of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Edith Roosevelt.
1897